New Friend Friday

Welcome new friends and old! I don't know about you but I look forward to this party every week. Are you guys having fun? I hope so. :)

So last week we chatted about our favorite TV shows. This week I want to know what your most embarrassing moment was. Of course to keep things fair, I will tell you mine. About 8 and a half years ago I used to sing in the music ministry at my old church. Once praise and worship was over we would all walk off the alter and go take our seats. Well, one night I was walking down when I lost my footing. I began to stumble and bumble and every step that I took I tried to catch my footing I only made things worse. The end result was I slammed into the first row of chairs full speed ahead and fell on my knees. My dad who was also on the alter came flying off to see how I was. A few others caming running. Everyone thought I passed out. lol I just sat there with my head down laughing. There probably was about 150 people there that night. LOL

You're next. :)

• Add a link to your main blog
• Visit the blog of the person whose name is above your name in the list and comment on their blog.
• Visit as many blogs as you can and leave comments telling them you are visiting from New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative.
• There is no obligation to follow everyone who follows you. Please just follow the blogs that are of interest to you. :)
  

So, grab a button, post it somewhere on your blog and get ready to make some new friends!

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Blog Swap with Sew Dang Cute

Hey all you "The Girl Creative" readers! I'm really excited to be here today to tell you a little bit about me and my blog.

I'm Tam from Sew Dang Cute. Wife to my best friend, and SAHM to three beautiful children. Two girls and one boy, ages 4, 3, and 10 months. I'm a cycle and group fitness instructor, addicted triathlete, and am currently training for my first half IronMan in June.
I'm also a "chef" over at Moda Bake Shop, and get to post "recipes"over there. Check out my latest project, this Easter/Spring dress.

I love sharing tutorials on with my awesome readers. Here are some of my latest:
Multi-Purpose Memo Board Hot Pads:

Pottery Barn Burlap Cafe Pillows Proclamation to the Family Photo Overlay: Diaper Stacker I also offer a variety of products that are available for purchase. If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, I would love to do a custom order for you, like these. Maybe all you need is fabric? I am a retailer of Moda Fabric and have just started selling, including the beautiful lines Blush, Make Life, and Frolic. Another of my loves is cooking. Come join me in 2010 as I review 100 recipes, in an attempt to organize my recipe drawer and weed out the worthy and not-so-much. Each weekend I host a link party called "Get Inspired". We get to share our projects that we've done for the week, whether it's cooking, sewing, crafting, digital scrapbooking, whatever! Be sure to link up this week, I'll be featuring my favorites on Sunday.
I hope you will all come visit me! I'd love to get to know you!!!
Thanks Diana for letting me take over for the day!!!

Blog Swap with I Heart Naptime with Chocolate Sundaes

Hey! I'm Jamielyn from I ♥ naptime w/ chocolate sundaes!

I’m so excited to blog swap with Diana today. This girl really is creative!! I'm so excited to be here with everyone!!

I hope you all come check out my blog Iheartnaptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes where you can find:

Fun house decor like this magnet board:

yummy recipes

An awesome chandelier makeover

Modpodged Ribbon Holder - you won't believe the before shots...

Birthday Party ideas

Picture Display

and our kitchen makeover we just finished! I am LOVING the white cabinets!

Thanks Diana for having me, I had fun swapping with you! I'd love for all of you to come on by Iheartnaptime and say hello. :)

Also join us Sat-Mon for a weekend wrap up party to show off all YOUR fun projects!

Teach Me Tuesday with "All About the Mom of Em"

***Hey Everyone! Before we get to our first Teach Me Tuesday post I'd love to hear what you think of the new layout. Please VOTE in the sidebar. :)

Now, take it away.......Jodi!!


DIY Didn't I Think Of This Sooner?!

Hi! This is Jodi from over at

"All About The Mom of 'Em"

I started my blog in 2006 as an outlet for my thoughts. At that time I had a new husband, a new baby and a pre-teen (I now have 3 kids, a dog and a great husband). I spent all day taking care of everyone (as Moms do) - so I wanted an outlet that was "All About The Mom of 'Em!" I started with my feelings and bragging about the kids. Over time I added garage sale finds, coupons/deals I'd found and even recipes. And more recently I've added crafting and re-purposing. I've had fun trying out some of the Tutorials generously posted by GREAT bloggers like The Girl Creative.

My creativity was "borrowed" from other amazing women. But then one day last week I was at a garage sale (which I LOVE doing, btw), and I saw something....something many would just pass by. But for the first time I saw it and immediately knew what I wanted to do with it. Suddenly I had found my OWN creativity instead of just borrowed creativity! I had arrived! (well....sorta). So here's my project...it's quick...it's easy...and the original item or something like it should be readily available at thrift stores and garage sales this season. Please feel free to borrow it! And then when your new, original idea hits you one day....share it with us!

I hope you enjoy my Quick & EASY tutorial where I turn a $2.50 garage sale find into a cute and useful scrapbook/sewing organization tool.

Yesterday the kids and I went garage-saling (Thursday sales are da-bomb!). I didn't find much, but I did score this baby for $2.50.

Now, it might not look like much...yucky oak...and greasy/stained spice lids, but I had a vision. Let me show you the step-by-step:

1. Not much to look at.

2. Dishwasher for all removable parts and anti-bacterial Windex to clean up the rest.

3. Spray paint! (Only Krylon, people...trust me. I found mine at Hobby Lobby for $3.99). Now because I didn't sand first or prime..the paint didn't take well everywhere..but no worries! It's the distressed look the EASY way!

4. Find coordinating scrapbook paper in a color that "goes" with the spray paint color



5. Trace around upside-down lids

6. Cut out your circles

7. MOD PODGE, baby!

8. Let dry



9. Fill with whatever (I plan to fill with brads, eyelets, scrap ribbon, etc.)

10. Enjoy! She's a BEAUT for $2.50 and some supplies I had on-hand, don't ya think?

Thanks so much for having me at The Girl Creative - You have inspired me to keep on creating and to blog better. Have fun with your projects and please let me know how they turn out! I LOVE to see what people come up with!

Just Something I Whipped Up and a GIVEAWAY

This week's Just Something I Whipped Up is being sponsored by Caps Creations and they are generously giving away a $40 gift certificate to their shop. Woo hoo!!!!! Caps Creations makes jewelry for women, men, and children. They have beautiful hand stamped and engraved pieces. And they love custom orders. Here's a sampling of what you can find in their shop:

For Boys

For Girls

Christian Jewelry

These are just a few of the beautiful things that Caps Creations sells. I seriously found one thing after another that I just l.o.v.e.d!

The Rules:

• Visit Caps Creations and then come back here and leave a comment telling me what you'd use your $40 gift certificate on if you won.
• For extra entries follow The Girl Creative blog or follow the Caps Creations Blog. Be sure to leave a separate comment telling me that you did either or both. This makes choosing a winner easier.
• You do NOT need to have a blog to enter but you DO need to leave an email address so that we can contact you if you win.
• Giveaway ends on Friday April 30th.

Now, lets have some more fun! Link up to your favorite recipe, craft, DIY, sewing project....whatever post. And if you're feeling extra productive, grab this fancy button and pop it up on your blog somewhere to let everyone know where the party is. :)

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**If you missed my post on our new Teach Me Tuesday feature and how you can be a part of it, check it out HERE.

She's Got Talent - Sunday Shout Out

Another great week of great posts by great bloggers. The following are taken from this week's Just Something I Whipped Up (click on photos to visit featured blogs)

Let's start with this pretty Cupcake Display from Junk Restore. You won't believe what it *used* to be.

On this next one I really have no words other than genius! Check out this shirt made from scarves from Potholes and Pantyhose.



Now these are beans I wouldn't mind trying. Pinto Beans turned Wreath from Ada Brown. I just love the colors.



What pretty Mod Podged letters from Lemon Crafts. I'll have one with the name Diana, please. :)



Paint Can Gifts from Lemon Tree Creations. Again, I'll take one with the name "Diana" on it please. :)



I've always wanted to make these glass tile pendants. Sugar Bee Craft Edition did and they are sooo cute.



I sooooo need one of these because my girls are forever getting hurt. Love this Travel First Aid Kit by Fireflies and Jellybeans.



And last but not least I leave you with this couch table that Lori from Life as Lori made. She's my hero!!!

If you see your project featured here, please grab our "TGC Found Me" button from HERE and put up on your blog to show off. :)